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Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness responds to a question during the opening ceremony of the Joint Forums at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on Monday.
02 Nov, 2026 0

PM Holness urges reform of development financing for small island states

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for reforms to the international development financing system to better address the needs of vulnerable small island economies. “We’re not asking for…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ruddock testifies he saw Kevin Smith slash Taneka Gardner’s throat

Andre Ruddock testified on Monday that he saw deceased church leader Kevin Smith hold Taneka Gardner by the head and slash her throat at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries on…
While medicines are essential for treating illnesses, managing chronic conditions and improving quality of life, they can sometimes also cause unwanted or unexpected effects.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Health Ministry urges Jamaicans to report suspected medicine side effects

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to report any unusual symptoms experienced after taking medication, as the country joins this year’s global #MedSafetyWeek campaign being…
Gregory Bennett, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Spatial Planning and Management Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
02 Nov, 2026 0

NEPA to spotlight disaster-resilient communities on World Town Planning Day

As Jamaica continues its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will use its observance of World Town Planning Day on November 8 to focus…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Ministry highlights GIS role in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is highlighting the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to prepare for and respond to…
Floyd Green, leader of government business in the House of Representatives.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Holness establishes dedicated Ministry of Mining and Geology, assigns Floyd Green to oversee

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has established a dedicated Ministry of Mining and Geology, with its own Permanent Secretary, and assigned Minister Floyd Green to oversee the new portfolio. The move…
Elite Diagnostics office on Holborn Road, New Kingston.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Elite gets buyout offer, directors issue caution

Resource Assets Ltd, a St Lucia-registered company, has offered to buy all of Elite Diagnostic Ltd's issued ordinary shares at $1.60 each, a price that equates roughly to the medical-imaging…
02 Nov, 2026 0

Judge gives police until 6:00 pm today to charge or release Pops YG

A judge has given the police until 6:00 pm Monday to either lay a charge against entertainer and popular social media blogger Pops YG or release him. The order was made by Senior Parish Court Judge…
The Vauxhall High School in Kingston.
02 Nov, 2026 0

ISSA rejects Vauxhall’s claim against KC over quota rule

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has rejected a claim from Vauxhall High School questioning whether Kingston College had breached the governing body’s Quota Rule during a Manning…